Maybe it's obvious from all the strawberry recipes I've shared - freezer jam, ice cream, and jello to name a few - but ripe, sweet strawberries are kind of a thing in my house. This recipe for strawberry muffins is one of my personal favorites. It pairs a rich, cakey batter with a crunchy, crumbly streusel topping, and it's surprisingly simple to [...] Continue Reading
Golden Roasted Cauliflower Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
If there was a "Jack of All Trades" award for veggies it would have to go to cauliflower. I mean, It's not like eggplant stand in for pizza crust, fried rice, and even mashed potatoes. The secret, of course, lies in its neutral flavor, which works well with all kinds of seasoning options. In this oven roasted cauliflower recipe, I've paired it [...] Continue Reading
Tocotrienols: The Vitamin E You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Imagine this: You join a community softball team, and it turns out you're pretty amazing. One day, you're in the dugout, asking for a bat, and someone places a dark, winged-creature in your hands. Same name but the same thing, right? It's a little like that when it comes to vitamin E, which is a name that actually refers to eight distinct [...] Continue Reading
Vitamin E Supplements: Healthy Or Harmful?
Vitamin E supplements have been touted as the secret to youthful skin, a healthy heart, and more, but many organizations including The American Heart Association say they "may do more harm than good." (1) In this post we'll dive into why, starting with this article from Harvard Medical School: Today vitamin E is one of the most [...] Continue Reading
Easy Chocolate Avocado Pudding Recipe (Paleo, Dairy-Free)
Silky smooth, creamy and totally satisfying, this chocolate avocado pudding is one of my favorite easy dessert recipes. Made with wholesome ingredients that are rich in healthy fats, magnesium and other nutrients, it's so much more delicious (and nourishing) than the boxed stuff found on store shelves. As you probably guessed by the title, [...] Continue Reading
3 Homemade Hair Detangler Recipes
Inside: Natural hair care doesn’t have to be complicated! Here are three homemade hair detangler recipes that are inexpensive and simple to make, plus what to buy if you don’t want to DIY. Has your mother ever threatened offered to shave your head? Mine has. You guys, this is a woman who didn’t raise her voice when I wrecked her [...] Continue Reading
Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce Recipe (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)
"Can I make this with coconut milk?" <-- That's the most common question I've received about this quick caramel dip since I first posted it. And the answer is absolutely . . . with a few tweaks. This dairy-free caramel sauce is super easy to make, lusciously thick, and full of caramel goodness. Here are some of my favorite ways to [...] Continue Reading
16 Healthy Game Day Recipes
I don't normally share my google search history, but this one pretty much sums up everything I know about sports: "When does the Super Bowl start?""Who is playing in the Super Bowl?"Is Super Bowl one word or two?" I do know a thing or two about food, though, so when game day rolls around I "participate" by making a few snacks. Okay, a [...] Continue Reading
